Chain-link fence cost in Atlantic City, NJ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,600 – $6,550
- Per linear ft
- $10.50 – $43
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #68
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a chain-link fence in Atlantic City, plan on $1,600 to $6,550 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $10.50 to $43 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% higher than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $26.50 an hour in the Atlantic City area, 17% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Atlantic City, NJ, standard level
$3,100 to $5,050
About $20 to $33 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 63% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,650 |
| Labor | $1,800 | $3,350 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $120 |
| Total | $3,100 | $5,050 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Atlantic City, NJ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $900 | $1,400 | $1,950 | 35% |
| Labor | $660 | $2,550 | $4,450 | 63% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $1,600 | $4,100 | $6,550 | 100% |
What is behind the Atlantic City number
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $26.50 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Atlantic City is 1.10 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 63% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Atlantic City metro is 99.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $1,400, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.9) and land at $40 to $150.
Climate in Atlantic City: timing your chain-link fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Atlantic City (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Atlantic City (10 of 12 months). January and February have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January and February the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Atlantic City gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.3 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and June are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 6 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 30 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 43 | 31 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 37 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 55 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 71 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 70 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 65 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 54 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 43 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 35 | 4.2 | Workable |
Is Atlantic City cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Atlantic City. Dover is the lowest at about $3,600 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 45 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJthis page | $1,600 – $6,550 | $4,100 | |
| Vineland, NJ20 miles | $1,850 – $8,100 | $4,950 | +22% |
| Dover, DE45 miles | $1,450 – $5,800 | $3,600 | −11% |
| Philadelphia, PA50 miles | $1,600 – $6,550 | $4,050 | −1% |
| Trenton, NJ70 miles | $1,750 – $7,550 | $4,650 | +14% |
| Lancaster, PA95 miles | $1,550 – $6,100 | $3,800 | −6% |
| New Jersey (statewide) | $1,750 – $7,250 | $4,500 | +10% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −6% |
Across 300 US metros, Atlantic City comes in at #68 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Atlantic City is 9% below the New Jersey figure.
Other New Jersey metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $1,750 – $7,550 | $4,650 | +14% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $1,850 – $8,100 | $4,950 | +22% |
Cities with a workforce like Atlantic City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Atlantic City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $1,500 – $6,050 | $3,750 | −8% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $1,350 – $5,050 | $3,200 | −22% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $1,450 – $5,550 | $3,500 | −15% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $1,650 – $7,200 | $4,450 | +9% |
Optional extras in Atlantic City
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Atlantic City by the average of the local wage index (1.10) and goods index (1.00), a factor of 1.05. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $85 – $1,050 |
Pick a size, pick a tier: chain-link fence pricing in Atlantic City
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Atlantic City wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$1,600 to $3,600
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$3,100 to $5,050
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,600 to $6,550
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,400 | $2,100 – $3,400 | $3,100 – $4,400 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,600 – $3,600 | $3,100 – $5,050 | $4,600 – $6,550 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,100 – $4,750 | $4,100 – $6,750 | $6,050 – $8,700 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,150 – $7,100 | $6,100 – $10,000 | $9,050 – $13,000 |
Why two Atlantic City quotes can differ
Height
A 4-ft fence runs $10-$20 per linear foot; 6- to 8-ft backyard fences run $15-$40+ (HomeGuide).
Coating
Black or green vinyl-coated mesh costs more than galvanized.
Gates
Gates are $80-$1,000+ before installation. Rolling or slide gates are the expensive end.
What nearby projects cost in Atlantic City
Because every project leans on different trades, Atlantic City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs +11% and vinyl fence +2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,150 – $7,850 | +3% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,600 – $9,350 | +2% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,100 – $12,100 | +7% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,800 – $11,300 | +11% |
Atlantic City labor market for chain-link fence
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Atlantic City is 1.10 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $26.50 an hour, 17% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.00 and $35.67 an hour. About 1,140 work in the metro. That is 67.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $29.25 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.62 and $35.44 an hour. BLS counts 970 of them working in the area, 57.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.67 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $560. At the 25th percentile ($20.00) it shrinks by about $400. The total moves by 13.8% or 9.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 168,700 jobs in the Atlantic City-Hammonton area. That makes it the 139th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $20.00 | $26.50 | $35.67 | $22.66 | 1.17 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.62 | $29.25 | $35.44 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
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Chain-link fence in Atlantic City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Atlantic City?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,600 to $6,550 in the Atlantic City area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,100 to $5,050. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Atlantic City?
About $10.50 to $43 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Atlantic City or Vineland?
Vineland is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,950, which is 22% more than Atlantic City ($4,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Atlantic City?
About 63% at the midpoint, or $2,550 out of $4,100. Materials are 35% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Atlantic City?
$2,100 to $8,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Atlantic City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $150 for fees in the Atlantic City area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Atlantic City expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of New Jersey?
Atlantic City is 9% below the New Jersey statewide estimate ($4,500 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Jersey; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Atlantic City?
The BLS median is $26.50 an hour in the Atlantic City area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.00 to $35.67.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Atlantic City?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,600 to $3,600 and premium work $4,600 to $6,550. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+When is the best time to install a chain-link fence in Atlantic City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through December. May and June are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add one gate" add in Atlantic City?
$85 to $1,050, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Atlantic City
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Chain-Link Fence Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Visual Fence Pro: Chain Link Fence Cost & Pricing Guide for Contractors (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = Visual Fence Pro's $6-$13 per foot for residential galvanized 4-6 ft fence (taller or vinyl-coated fence costs more).